while I agree, it looks like 10 game schedules so there flex weekends built in. The Big 10, which has 14 teams, said they are looking to get "at least" 10 games.Sebastabear said:
The idea of playing 10 of the other 11 teams seems weird and nonsensical to me. If we're going to have an all conference slate then let's have an ALL conference slate.*
* the foregoing is in no way colored by the fact that Cal would get to pick up the two weakest teams in the Pac-12 (Colorado and AZ) and would accordingly be benefited more than anyone by going to an all conference slate. Nope. Not colored at all.
How about this. North teams play each other in pool play. South teams play each other in pool play. We seed. Top 2 teams in each pool get a bye. Bottom 4 in each play each other. Single elimination tourney from there with consolation games! Everyone plays 8 or 9 games.wifeisafurd said:while I agree, it looks like 10 game schedules so there flex weekends built in. The Big 10, which has 14 teams, said they are looking to get "at least" 10 games.Sebastabear said:
The idea of playing 10 of the other 11 teams seems weird and nonsensical to me. If we're going to have an all conference slate then let's have an ALL conference slate.*
* the foregoing is in no way colored by the fact that Cal would get to pick up the two weakest teams in the Pac-12 (Colorado and AZ) and would accordingly be benefited more than anyone by going to an all conference slate. Nope. Not colored at all.
My preference is play everyone so all teams are on an equal footing. The reality (as opposed to my preference) will be determined by the virus, health officials and lot of other factors out of the conference's hands, and I understand if they build flexibility into their model. And no *****ing if the Big Game day is moved!.
wifeisafurd said:while I agree, it looks like 10 game schedules so there flex weekends built in. The Big 10, which has 14 teams, said they are looking to get "at least" 10 games.Sebastabear said:
The idea of playing 10 of the other 11 teams seems weird and nonsensical to me. If we're going to have an all conference slate then let's have an ALL conference slate.*
* the foregoing is in no way colored by the fact that Cal would get to pick up the two weakest teams in the Pac-12 (Colorado and AZ) and would accordingly be benefited more than anyone by going to an all conference slate. Nope. Not colored at all.
My preference is play everyone so all teams are on an equal footing. The reality (as opposed to my preference) will be determined by the virus, health officials and lot of other factors out of the conference's hands, and I understand if they build flexibility into their model. And no *****ing if the Big Game day is moved!.
If there is no bowl season, this has a lot going for it.OaktownBear said:How about this. North teams play each other in pool play. South teams play each other in pool play. We seed. Top 2 teams in each pool get a bye. Bottom 4 in each play each other. Single elimination tourney from there with consolation games! Everyone plays 8 or 9 games.wifeisafurd said:while I agree, it looks like 10 game schedules so there flex weekends built in. The Big 10, which has 14 teams, said they are looking to get "at least" 10 games.Sebastabear said:
The idea of playing 10 of the other 11 teams seems weird and nonsensical to me. If we're going to have an all conference slate then let's have an ALL conference slate.*
* the foregoing is in no way colored by the fact that Cal would get to pick up the two weakest teams in the Pac-12 (Colorado and AZ) and would accordingly be benefited more than anyone by going to an all conference slate. Nope. Not colored at all.
My preference is play everyone so all teams are on an equal footing. The reality (as opposed to my preference) will be determined by the virus, health officials and lot of other factors out of the conference's hands, and I understand if they build flexibility into their model. And no *****ing if the Big Game day is moved!.
(I know this isn't realistic)
Great idea. Why not.plus only bus travel and no overnight needed.CALiforniALUM said:
The season should start with all rivalry games just to make sure we get those out of the way.
ARbear said:
Good thing you don't make the rules, because that sounds awful. I'd argue that OOC games are the most exciting. Matchups that don't usually happen are new and fresh. I'd rather watch Oregon play Ohio State this year than Oregon play USC every year. Whenever you have teams from different conferences match up with each other, it's just way more fun. Us vs. Texas?? North Carolina? Ole Miss? AUBURN?? These games (especially when the Pac plays east coast and southern teams) are always super exciting. Just a nice change of scenery.
HungryCalBear said:
This may sound stupid but with no live audience and all teams will be far less than 100% (illness, lack of conditioning and training camps), I wouldn't mind if the Pac-12 forfeit the whole season and structure instead shorter "exhibition" games to help reduce risks of infection and increase chance for team practices. Would be great for Cal to get develop its offense with the new OC with these exhibition games. Also easier on the athletes. Without proper conditioning because of Covid-19, a full football season would add to the injury risk. No?
Only problem is that teams with a bye re "punished" with one less gamewifeisafurd said:If there is no bowl season, this has a lot going for it.OaktownBear said:How about this. North teams play each other in pool play. South teams play each other in pool play. We seed. Top 2 teams in each pool get a bye. Bottom 4 in each play each other. Single elimination tourney from there with consolation games! Everyone plays 8 or 9 games.wifeisafurd said:while I agree, it looks like 10 game schedules so there flex weekends built in. The Big 10, which has 14 teams, said they are looking to get "at least" 10 games.Sebastabear said:
The idea of playing 10 of the other 11 teams seems weird and nonsensical to me. If we're going to have an all conference slate then let's have an ALL conference slate.*
* the foregoing is in no way colored by the fact that Cal would get to pick up the two weakest teams in the Pac-12 (Colorado and AZ) and would accordingly be benefited more than anyone by going to an all conference slate. Nope. Not colored at all.
My preference is play everyone so all teams are on an equal footing. The reality (as opposed to my preference) will be determined by the virus, health officials and lot of other factors out of the conference's hands, and I understand if they build flexibility into their model. And no *****ing if the Big Game day is moved!.
(I know this isn't realistic)